West Berkshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Aldermaston Wharf, West Berkshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Aldermaston Wharf, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Aldermaston Wharf
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photos, so it’s easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. If you are worried about leaks far from where the stain appears and wet insulation beneath the membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on loft conversions, insulated roof spaces and ceilings below the roof alike.
In a village or hamlet like Aldermaston Wharf, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned in advance. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Aldermaston Wharf (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Airspace, weather and Aldermaston Wharf roofs
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
Take an older house close to Church of St John the Baptist: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Aldermaston Wharf is about 3 miles north of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We survey roofs in Aldermaston Wharf and the rest of West Berkshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire, large and small. There is also a page for Reading.
We work across RG7 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Wharfside, Basingstoke Road and Watson Close, all of which we cover. We also cover Lower Padworth (1 mile north-east), Beenham (1 mile north-west), Beenham Stocks (1 mile north), Upper Woolhampton (2 miles west) and Southend (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (8 miles west), Thatcham (5 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (7 miles east) and Calcot (5 miles north-east).
Around Aldermaston Wharf
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Butt Inn and Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve and the streets around them. Aldermaston Wharf has its own railway station: Aldermaston station. Other landmarks nearby include Thames Valley Police Museum (2.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Aldermaston Wharf include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
Nearby places to Aldermaston Wharf
Also in Aldermaston Wharf
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older rural homes like those around Aldermaston Wharf can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP roofs are laid over timber boards, so trapped moisture can affect the deck. The camera can help show where to look.
Loft insulation
Heat loss shows most clearly when it is warm inside and colder outside. We explain in the report how the conditions on the day affected what we saw.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before replacing a large flat roof, it is useful to know how much of it is actually wet. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you commit. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Booking your survey
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The kind of building and roof involved
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Aldermaston Wharf
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are often invisible from outside. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
In and around Aldermaston Wharf, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their report turnaround times
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Do not switch the heating off ahead of the visit
- File the images with your roof records
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. It’s your decision how to use it, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
Aldermaston Wharf: your questions answered
Is Aldermaston Wharf within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Aldermaston Wharf?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, which we then check with moisture readings.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. It shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. We will confirm the timing as you book.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.